The International Language Academy – Valencia

CALLE MÁLAGA 6
49009 Valencia
Ireland, Irish, and St. Patrick's Day 960 622 263 / 640 393 194
info@ila-valencia.com

1. Have you ever been to Ireland? If yes, how was it? If no, do you want to go?
2. Have you ever celebrated St. Patrick's Day? If yes, what did you do? Please explain.
3. Do you have any special plans for St. Patrick's Day this year? Why/not?
4. Do you have any holidays similar to St. Patrick's Day in your country? If yes, please explain. If no, would
you want a similar holiday?
5. Do you have a particular holiday that you would call your favourite? If yes, what is it?

6. What do you know about St. Patrick's Day?

7. On St. Patrick's Day, it's traditional to wear something green. Why do you think so?
8. What is a leprechaun? If you're not sure, check your dictionary. Then answer the following question: Do
you think leprechauns are real? Why/not?
9. What is a shamrock? If you're not sure, check your dictionary. Then answer the following question: Why
is it important in Ireland?
10. What are your impressions about Ireland? How do they compare to your classmates' opinions? Do you
think these ideas are accurate or inaccurate? Please explain.
11. Many countries celebrate St. Patrick's Day with large parades, Irish food, and beer. Why do you think so
many places celebrate this day?
12. Why don't more countries in the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day, like they do Christmas or Halloween?
Please explain.
13. What holidays are unique to your country? Please explain.

14. Do you think St. Patrick's Day is a real holiday, or is just another hallmark holiday for some company to
make money? Why/not?
15. Would you want to visit Ireland for St. Patrick's Day next year? Why/not?
16. Have you ever heard of the "Blarney Stone?" What do you think it is? Now check your dictionary to
confirm your answer. Was your answer right or wrong?

17. Many bars serve green beer for St. Patrick's Day. What is green beer?!! How does it become green?
Would you want to try it?
18. What are your impressions about Irish people? How do they compare to your classmates' opinions? Do
you think these ideas are accurate or inaccurate?
19. The Irish have the negative stereotype of being big drinkers. Why do you think they have this
stereotype? What do you think about stereotypes in general?
20. What stereotypes are there about people from your country? Why do you think your countrymen have
this stereotype? What can you say about stereotypes?

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